The enthusiasm of a dog, a special connection with a horse or the feel of an alpaca’s fur – activities with animals are some of the most popular amongst service users at Richardson Care.
We organise a wide range of events and activities to cater for all of our service users’ interests and preferences.→ Read the rest
Our specialist home at 23 Duston Road, has been rated ‘Good’ in a recent inspection by the CQC (Care Quality Commission). The independent regulator found the service to be ‘good’ in all areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, providing “exceptionally-tailored care, support and treatment.”→ Read the rest
For 35 years, we have focussed on enabling our service users to live their best lives and feel part of the community. Therefore it seemed appropriate for all of the Richardson Care family to come together to celebrate our anniversary. We held a garden party at The Richardson Mews for all of our service users and staff.→ Read the rest
Congratulations to Tally, Registered Manager at one of our long-term community learning disability and complex needs services, and her team for a brilliant monitoring visit from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
WNC monitored our homes at 2&8 Kingsthorpe Grove to ensure that we deliver the service that we are contracted to provide for individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).→ Read the rest
We are delighted to announce that Richardson Care has been shortlisted in two of the Neuro Rehab Times Awards 2023. They are the Innovation in Neuro Rehab award and Care Provider of the Year award. Well done to all of our employees and everyone who contributes to the services that we provide.→ Read the rest
Congratulations to Julita Frakowska, who is a finalist in the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2022. Julita has been judged to be one of the top entrants in the Positive Behaviour Support category and has since been interviewed by the judging panel.→ Read the rest
At Richardson Care we provide person-centred care and rehabilitation with a focus on neuropsychological support. Why is this so important?
All of the support we deliver is underpinned by our core values of community engagement, choice, competence, dignity, respect and providing a positive environment.→ Read the rest
What makes a place feel like home? Everyone has their own answer to this question. It could be a place where you feel safe and happy, where you feel supported, where you’re surrounded by your family, or your favourite possessions. It could be where you know you can get a good night’s sleep, as well as any of the above.→ Read the rest
We have received this letter from a father of a service user who has learning disabilities and lives in one of our specialist care homes.
To: All staff at numbers 2 & 8 Kingsthorpe Grove
Dear Friends,
I am, Bob Smith, and my son lives at no.→ Read the rest
Martin Reeves (or Martin the Music Man), our Music Enrichment Leader, returned to Richardson Care homes again in March after the Coronavirus lockdown, performing in the gardens of the homes. Martin sings and plays the guitar and ukulele. He also has a collection of fun percussion instruments (one is shaped like a banana, for instance) and he tailors his activities to the preferences and personalities to the residents in each care home.→ Read the rest
